Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit'

One may ask why anyone would want to grow thistles in one's yard, but once you see 'Hobbit' sea holly, it makes perfect sense. Yes, it's prickly when in full bloom but it's cute as, well, a hobbit, and pollinators love it. The steely-blue thistle-like flowers are in fact charming and make an interesting addition to hanging baskets and container planters, as well as summer bouquets. Tough enough to handle our Pacific NW winters, 'Hobbit' sea holly is a dependable perennial, returning year after year, and unlike its cousins, stays a tight rounded mound during the growing season.

Common Name: Sea Holly

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 8" - 12" tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Time:

• Summer

Structure: Mounding

Characteristics:

• Attracts pollinators
• Container Lover
• Cut flower friendly
• Deer-resistant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Hanging Basket Lover
• Rabbit-resistant

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.